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UNOC 3 Hackathon “Participatory Science for Ocean-SciencesParticipatives pour l’ Océan”

Port de Nice 4 Quai Amiral Infernet, 06300 Nice, France, Nice, France

🌊 Hackathon "Participatory Science for Ocean" WarmUp from April 1st to June 2 - Meeting from June 3-12, 2025 Turn your ideas into real-world impact for the ocean! As part of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC), take part in 10 days of innovation, international collaboration, and hands-on citizen science on the beautiful French […]

Capitol Hill Ocean Week

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC, United States

Capitol Hill Ocean Week (CHOW), convened by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, is the nation’s premier ocean and Great Lakes policy conference that brings together policymakers, scientists, managers, business leaders, conservationists, educators, students, and members of the public to engage in dialogue and debate on significant issues that impact our ocean and Great Lakes. CHOW […]

Free

Ocean Festival, Scottburgh, South Africa

Scottburgh, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa Scottburgh Main Beach, Scottburgh, KZN, South Africa

The Ocean Festival is a series of impactful global events to celebrate World Ocean Day (08 June). The Ocean Festival events aim to engage with communities, educate about the importance of conservation, inspire people to take action to protect the world’s oceans and stimulate economic tourism for coastal communities.

Open Day of the Piran Marine Biology Station (National Institute of Biology)- World Ocean Day Event

Marine Biology Station Piran Fornače 41, 6330 Piran - Pirano, Slovenia, Pirano, Slovenia

The annual Open Day (OD) of the Piran Marine Biology Station (National Institute of Biology; MBP-NIB) is organised as part of cooperative programmes with UNESCO to celebrate the World Ocean Day and to increase ocean literacy among the general public. OD is the main promotional activity of MBP-NIB and is very popular, especially among primary […]

Free

World Ocean Week Suriname

Nationale Stichting Hindostaanse Immigratie (NSHI) , Suriname

World Ocean Week – Suriname is a multi-day, free event dedicated to celebrating and protecting our oceans. Open to the entire community—students, families, industry professionals, and anyone interested—this event brings together scientists, conservationists, local experts, and stakeholders to explore the vital role oceans play in our lives. Participants will engage in expert talks, documentary screenings, […]

5 + 5 OCEAN DECADE CONFERENCE 2025

New Delhi, India New Delhi, New Delhi, India

5 + 5 OCEAN DECADE CONFERENCE 2025 (Contextualizing ‘UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 2021-2030’)   Organized by: Global Science Academy (www.gsaindia.org)   Focal Theme: Charting Half a Decade, Shaping the Next Five Years: Achievements and Aspirations for a Sustainable Ocean   Date: World Ocean Day (08) June 2025   Location: New Delhi, […]